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Where do squirrels live? Normally, squirrels can be found on trees and they’re usually aloof towards humans – but this one’s an exception. Kevin, a female squirrel, can be considered the odd one out among her species. That’s because she is often found on the ground plus, she’s not afraid of people. In fact, she
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is aiding the rescue of nearly 600 birds and dogs as part of an animal fighting investigation. The search warrants were executed by the Indiana Gaming Commission in Morgan and Owen counties after authorities received a Crime Stoppers tip that the animals were supposedly
This incident where a family of lynx appeared on a man’s porch captured the attention of millions. The lynx is a solitary cat that dwells in the remote northern forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. They are long-legged and their bodies are covered with thick fur that protects them from the harsh winter cold.
If you’re all all about hummingbirds, this wonderful story is for you! “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is probably one of the most commonly used sayings in the world, and this story about an unlikely friendship is one that we can relate to this timeless maxim. One couldn’t help but feel intimidated when
“We don’t deserve dogs.” We often stumble upon this comment on various social media posts about dogs and how they are capable of giving their loyalty and unconditional love to us hoomans – even at times when we don’t deserve it. The internet world is filled with wonderful, heartwarming, and at times, tear-jerking stories about
Nellie, a spotted pocket pit bull, was rescued from a shelter on Christmas Eve of 2014 in Stockton, California. The poor pup, who was just a year old back then, was luckily saved from a pound. According to a Facebook post by the Final Frontier Rescue Project, the day that Nellie was rescued, she was
Due to the busy nature of our lives, we sometimes forget that our pets grow old (senior cat) at a much faster rate than we do. One day, we might be surprised to observe that they don’t play as much as they used to anymore, or that they prefer to lounge in the comfort of
After a fishing trip in Arkansas, Bill Shaver was on his way home to Missouri when he pulled into a rest stop to use the bathroom and throw away some trash. He didn’t plan to be gone for long, so he left the engine running and the car door open. But when he returned, he
The following story proves that only beautiful consequences arise when a person’s creative passions and desire to create a better environment come together. 23-year-old Amarildo Silva loved animals as much as he loved the environment, so when he thought of an idea that will benefit both, he immediately sprang into action. He began re-purposing old
When you see Otávio today, you’d probably say that he is just a regular dog – playful and always wagging his tail like a true happy pup. This joyful demeanor would naturally make you think that life has always been like this for him, full of nothing but fun and love. However, that is far
Do you know anyone born in the year 1832 who lives to this day? If you don’t, then let us introduce you to the world’s oldest-known land animal – Jonathan the giant tortoise. The world looked very different in 1832 – the lightbulb has yet to be invented, and cars were half a century away
There is a common notion that animals do not feel the way that humans do. But time and time again, we hear stories about the unique relationships formed between their species that disprove this assumption, and confirms the fact that just like us, they are also capable of exhibiting empathy and having emotions. The following
